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right–handed
adjective right–hand·ed \-ˈhan-dəd\
: using the right hand more easily than the left hand
: made for the right hand
: using or done with the right hand
Full Definition of RIGHT-HANDED
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left; also : swinging from right to left <a right–handed batter>
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
a : having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front : clockwise b : having a spiral structure or form that ascends or advances to the right <a right–handed screw>
4
of a door : opening to the right away from one
— right–handed adverb
— right–hand·ed·ly adverb
— right–hand·ed·ness noun
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First Known Use of RIGHT-HANDED
14th century
RIGHT-HANDED Defined for Kids
right–handed
adjective right–hand·ed \ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd\
Definition of RIGHT-HANDED for Kids
1
: using the right hand better or more easily than the left
2
: done or made with or for the right hand <a right-handed glove>
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right–handed
adjective right–hand·ed \-ˈhan-dəd\
Medical Definition of RIGHT–HANDED
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front
—right–handed adverb
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